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Google Maps new Functionality – Transit Layer – London Underground

bumbleit — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:03:15 +0000

Google have done it again, adding a feature they call “transit layer” to their google maps and google earth products.

A suitable overlay is added when the “transit” layer is added. Whilst coving London, there are many other cities that now get the same treatment.

Google Transit Layer Example

Full details can be found here: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-ways-to-get-around-with-transit.html.

At last, we can now easily see that the circle line, is in fact, not a circle.

Google to get Higher Quality Images for Maps and Google Earth

bumbleit — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:52:30 +0000

www.Mashable.com are reporting today that Google have signed a deal with GeoEye, which will result in a significant quality jump for the maps and earth products.

No date on when we will see the new pictures, but you might find you can see yourself in your back garden.

A point to note – the new satellite has not been launched into space yet.

Full comment here: http://mashable.com/2008/08/29/googlesatellite-imagery-geo-eye/

and here: http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN2837224420080829?sp=true